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Connecticut western news., 1887-02-02
Pet Coon.

An old hunter tells the following story in the Atlanta, (Ga.) Constitution: Speaking of coons, dld you ever have pet coon9 I had pet coon, and he could get into more trouble than all the pets that ever lived on fathers farm put together. He would steal threads, thim- bles, socks, combs and brushes. Any thing that was lost would be looked for in the coon's nest. He had a bed up on the plate of the house-an old-fashioned story and half log house. Everything he got a hold of he carried there, and in every trouble he got into he made for that place. Once carried thls coon with me to a quilting at old man Bag ley's. Old man Bagley had 4aar. heap of bees, and you know coon loves honey better than anything. The quilting was proceeding nicely; all the women folks sitting around plying their needles, when in dashed the coon literally cov- cred with bees. He rushed under the quilt, strewing the mad insects. I tell you the quilters moved, and the chairs flew and the dresses Tapped, and such dancing was never seen before. Pet coons were not worth much in that market af- terward.
 The same coon got me into trouble again. He would follow me all around the place. One Sunday Frank and my self went down into the pasture, just be- hind the horse lot, and the coon came along too. In the pasture we decided to take ride upon a gentle horse that was grazing there. We got the horse by the mane and led him up to stump, and l got upon his back and Frank got up be- hind me. Then the coon bounced upon the stump and wanted to go up too, so I reached down and took him up in my lap. No sooner had the horse started off than the coon, fearful of falling, stuck all his claws into the horses weth- CTS, and the fun began. The horse went running and kicking. Frank soon hit the ground and left myself and the coon holding on for dear life. I stuck on till we reached the lot fence, and there, as the horse mounted high and went over, came down across the rails, and left the coon master of the situation. Father heard the racket, and soon the whole {; plantation was trying to catch the horse to relieve it of it's rider. That was the last of that coon. He got killed and ] got whipped, and I've never wanted pet | coon since
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-02
How a Scotch Lassic Got Wed.

Willie A and Maggie B. had been courting for over two years, meet. ing regularly every Wednesday night in Hope street, Glasgow. About fort night ago Willie, in parting with his be- loved, made the usual remark: "rll meet ye in Hope street next Wednesday night. Mind and be punctual. "Decd ay, Willie, lad," replied Meg, wi mer- " twinkle in her e'c, five hae met a lang time moo in Hope street, and l wis list that it was nigh tirlc we were shift ing our trysting place street farther alang. What wad ye say to Union street9" Willie has taken the hint, and the invitations are out. s.-scottish Amsri- c0n. & & M
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-02
Birch Bark.

It is we'll known that the bark of the white, or paper, birch has been used by the Indians of our Northern regions, where the bark is native to the soil and climate, for making their boats. The canoe still familiar to our lakes and rivers is made of this material.
 A naturalist who visited the coast of Labrador three or four years ago tells us that the people of that region use this bark not only for their boats, but also for a covering to their houses. The result of this too extravagant use of tho material is that the supply is running short. Trees of a size to yield sheets of the bark large enough for use are becom- ing scarce near the coast and on the river-banks. He accoants for this dis appearance of the trees by referring to the stripping off the bark as the cause of their death, and says that as soon as the bark is taken off the tree dies.
 Upon this point the naturalist is lit tie at fault. The severity of Labrador winters may make the process fatal in that country, but it is not necessarily so in warmer climates. This outer covering is only waterproof garment, non- con- ductor of heat, worn for the comfort and protection of the tree, but not indispen- sible to it's life. The true bark-all that is concerned with the circulation of the sap and the growth of the tree-is under this paper envelope in which the tree is carefully wrapped. After this outer covering is removed, the birch is in pretty nearly the same plight as the beech. It's true bark is left but it is ex- posed to injury. It absorbs water in the rain, and when this water freezes during the winter, the delicate vessels beneath the surface are destroyed, and the health of the tree suffers. Yet tho writer has known birches to live and flourish more than twenty-five years after their covering had been removed as high up from the ground as man could reach.
 Possibly, even in cold Labrador, the destruction of the birches is caused by cutting them down to strip them, an improvident practice which is not un- known further south. --[ Youths Con- panion.
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-02
DEFECTIVE DACRE's BRAVERY
He Attacks Gang of Counterfeiters and Succeeds in Killing Three Men.

PORT ARTHUR, Ont, Jan. 2s.-The mounted police report terrible fight between the Hoadly gang of counterfeiters and St. Paul detective by the name of Frank s. Dacre, who had been employed some months ago by the Canadian government to capture this gang, dead or alive, offering him S2,O0O and all his expenses. The police say that last Monday Dacre came upon the outlaws, and James Pearson, Thomas Matthews and Thomas Doyle were killed in the fight which followed. The rest of the band were captured by the police. The police state that Dacre displayed wonder full strength in the fight, fairly lifting one of the band in his arms and bringing him down with such force as to kill him. Dacre is but 26 years of age, but was for time a member of the Montreal detective police force, and was for five yesu United States officer.
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-02
Held as a Hostage.

Seligman, H. W. Child, E W. Bach and Tho mas West, officers of the Gregory Mining Company, went to to the mine near Wicks yes terday to close down the works. On the arri- val when the mission was made known, these gentlemen were taken into custody as security by the exasperated miners, who have two months wages due. The men closed down the works and took possession of the town. They are peaceable and orderly. MT. Bach and Mr. West were finally allowed to come to Helena to raise funds to pay the men. MT. Seligman was held as a hostage and security for their return. He is son of Jesse Selig- man, of Seligman Brothers, bankers, of New York. 6e2igman was only married last month, and had just arrived with his bride. Owing to tho wealth and prunEinence of the parties the
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-02
Wanted Him to Wait & Year.

''See here, Parker, you havn't con- graduated me on my marriage. Six months have gone by."
 ''Are you in hurry that should2"
 ''Well, not particularly"
 ''Then wait a year. By that time you'll want me to condole with you."- Philadelphta Call.
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-02
Too Far Ahead.

"What do you want?' she snapped, as she held the front door open about three inches.
 'Want to clean the snow off yer side walk" he replied.
 "But it is clean"
 ''Then want to engage to saw some wood for you next summer. The exi- sencies of the case demand that I get hold of some breakfast somehow or other right of. ''-Detavit Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-02

Our True Treasure.

Our True Treasure. Every coin of earthly treasure We have lavished upon earth, For our simple worldly pleasure, May be reckoned something worth; For the spending was not losing, Though the purchase was not small It has perished with the using; We have had it-that is all But each merciful oblation- Seeds of pity wisely sown, What we gave in self negation, We may truly call our own; For the treasure freely given Is the treasure that we hoard, Since the angels keep in heaven What is lent unto the Lord!
 -J c. Sare.
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-02
For Once in Great Haste.

Old gentleman to messenger boy who is running at the top of his speed)- Great heavens lad, what is the troubles"
 Messenger boy (breathlessly)-Don't stop me, sir, don't stop me. I'm goin' to me dinner. York Sun.
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-02
No Mind Reader.

"Look here," said man this morn- ing, going into his grocer's, "those eggs you sold me last week were bad"
 "Well, that wasn't my fault"
 "Whose was it, theL9'
 "Blamed if I know. How should tell what was inside of them2 Pm a groceryman; Pm no mind reader."- Washington Critic.
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-02

Sir Joseph Whitworth, the eminent engf- neer, died at Monte Carlo on Saturday. As he had no issue the baronetcy expired with him.
 A Berlin editor has been sentenced to SIX months imprisonment for publishing the story that the CZar of Russia had made an attack upon Colonel Yillamme, the German military attache at St. Petersburg.
 It is rumored that small force of Abys- sinians has attacked Massowah and been re- pulsed with . loss of 200 killed. Five Italians were killed. The government has decided to send achievements to Massowah immediately.
 The strike agitation at Charleroi, Belgium continues. Five thousand men are out of work. Daily meetings are held, the speakers demanding arbitration or reconciliation. Lib erAl donations are being received for the strik- erS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-10
That Iowa Endorsement.

Since the original announcement of
Gen. Rosecrans' presentation to the Presi-
dent of the resolutions of Endorsement
adopted by the 10000 democratic vet
erans," in Iowa, the administration papers
have had nothing further to say about that
unique performance. Possibly the solution
OF this discreet silence on their part is
based on subsequent despatch from Des
Mones stating that instead of sat least
10000 veterans the National Veterans
Union is composed Of twenty-one men out
of the six hundred veterans in the place.
This is rather more than we had supposed
the 10000 veterans would pan out, but
when Messrs. Cleveland, Black and Rose
Grams hold love feast and issue procla-
nation ON the basis of an Endorsement of
twenty-one soldiers it only shows how
hard pushed those gentlemen are for
with which to counterfeit the
effect of The insulting vetoes and the rebel
flag order Wig.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-10

results to Bourborism as a sequence to the
attempt TO reverse the order of progress and
turn back the hands on the dial plate of time.
But the measure will be adopted, and the
North will acquiesce, just as it has been do
ing ever since Grant left the Presidential Off
CO. Northern opinion is not tolerated by
the ruling class in the South if it runs
counter to the prejudices of that section. 1t
cares not a rap for Northern indignation.
Since the North abandoned the enfranchised
slaves to the tender mercies of their old mas
tiers, the South has learned to hold its opin-
ions very lightly. And what care the rulers
in the South for delay in the restoration of
confidence between the two sections? They
want no confidence" not based upon conces.
sion which involves acquiescence in conduct
that will keep the colored race in social sub
lection TO the whites. Judging by the past, if
the Georgia legislature enacts this bill into
law it will be defended boldly by Northern
doughfaces, silently acquiesced IN by the
commercial element, and only feebly pro-
tested against by antistalwart republicans.
Within year any reference to it by stalwart
republicans will with one accord be declared
by all but conservative politicians, who will
remain silent, as 1.-THE waving of the bloody
shirt" Mark the prediction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-10

A widow, 20 years of age, living in Texas,
has a cattle ranch with several hundred head
of cattle upon it, which she takes care of per-
sonally. She is out in all westhers, and is
able to ride mustang 90 full run. The
foregoing has been the rounds of the papers,
and many comments have been made as to
the cause of her health and endurance. 1t is
a very simple matter, when it is known that
she is constantly supplied with Steele's Little
Bile Pills, which keep her liver in a healthy
condition. and induce a healthy circulation
of the blood, assuring her good appetite,
good digestion, and consequently sound sleep.
Price % cents bottle at j. M. Mixer, and
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For removing dandruf1, Ayers Hair Vigor
has no equal. 1t restores faded and gray hair
to its original color, stimulates the growth of
the hair, and gives it a beautiful glossy, and
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-10

causing the thoroughly saturated
material to ignite. Freshly burned
charcoal will quickly absorb nearly TWEEN
ty times its own volume of oxygen and that
chemically combining with the carbon,
will ignite. Steam pipes and heating
pipes coming close to wood work some
times char it and combustion upon this
principle is the result. Friction some
times generates heat in infam'
able substances adequate to set them on
fire. These examples are adequate to
afford a knowledge of the conditions and
principles involved, and assist in account
ing for fires mysteriously caused. The
fires which occur in mines, in cargoes of
various substances and in materials used
in mills and houses where they do occur
from spontaneous conclusions, may be
traced to such conditions OF origin. Peo-
pie have lately found less occasion to as
sumo this cause; they have become better
acquainted with chemical principles and
former carelessness and incendiarism are
no longer so hastily concealed. What may
have caused the particular phenomenon
as related in the dispatch referred to-if
such phenomenon really did occur-is i'm
possible to state without very careful
investigation. Such wonderful things
have happened very often of late and it
is not wise to credit every particular.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-10

MILFORD Woodruff, who as President of
the Twelve Apostles has become the head
of the Mormon church, is a polygamist
who for two years has been fugitive
from Justice. If the church we're really
in sympathy with the antipolygamy arti-
cles of the constitution which its members
have framed and which they promise to
support, it would not have put forward
Woodruff as the successor OF Taylor.
The selection of this man is additional
proof that the new constitution does not
represent the real attitude of the church
whose members constitute four-fifths of
the population of Utah-toward the aboli-
ton of polygamY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-10
Sxl.u 4tnnsbst 5onrnal.
Aususta. Wednesday Morning. Aug. 10.

The pernicious partisans of Baltimore
are to be investigated by the local Civil
Service Reform Association. The result
will no doubt prove very interesting even
if nothing new is added to what is already
known. If it is expected TO secure any
reform in Baltimore bv this course, how
ever, it is to be feared it will be attended
by disappointed. President Cleveland is
not ignorant Of the character and conduct
of his Baltimore officeholders, and what
they have been doing is only what the
federal officials in many other places have
been doing If ne should begin with
Higgins there would be no safe place tor
him to stop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-10

Ely's Cream Balm was recommended to me
bv my druggist as a preventive to Hay Fever
Have been using it as directed since the 9Th
of August and have found it a specific for
that much dreaded and losthsome disease.
For ten years or more l have been great
sufferer each year, from August 9th till frost,
and have tried many alleged remedies for its
cure, but Ely's Cream Balm is the only pre-
ventive have ever found. Hav Fever suf-
ferers ought to know of its efficacy.-F. B
AISswoRrH, Publisher, Indianapolis, Iud.
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Simultaneous Combustion.

In another column may be found the
Herald's account OF a very peculiar phe-
nomenon which occurred in a New Bruins
wick town and the cause OF which IS at
tributed to spontaneous combustion. The
objections raised to such cause are many
and are we'll urged in the article. but per-
haps few suggestions concerning spon-
taneous combustion may not be amiss.
More frequently a few years ago than at
present, many fires were assigned to this
cause. When there was any mystery con-
nected with the origin of a fire the public
hastily resorted to spontaneous combus-
ton. The reason for such disposition of
that which was unaccountable. lay in the
public ignorance of what spontaneous
combustion was and what the conditions
were which insured it. But continued in
yestigation has discovered the principles
involved and has denied the cause of many
confia ~ra.ions to be, what formerly was
ascribed The following are some of the
conditions necessary. Oiled rags and
waste are very dangerous substances,
especially when saturated with linseed oil
and turpentine. These substances, when
exposed to the air, will rapidly absorb
oxygen. Oxidation is always accompanied
by heat. If the substances are freely ex-
posed the heat passes off without danger ;
but in pile of rags the oxidation takes
place very rapidly owing to the extent OF
surface exposed and more or
less heat will be confined in the interior,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-10
The Hawaiian Situation.

When the revolution in this island
kingdom was reported, and also the cor
rupt state of the government of King Kali
akaua, it was the general opinion that the
revolutionists had Just causes for their
action. Public sentiment favored radi-
cal change in the affairs OF that country.
1t was supposed however that the revolu-
ZIONIST leaders would, in bringing about
any change, only effect a proper and ben.
eficial one. Such does not appear to be
the case if the recent advices from Homo
lulu can be depended upon. The course
pursued by the League tends to continue
troubles instead of to end them. 1t looks
as il an attempt has been made to take the
government entirely out of the hands OF
the natives. When the King was called
upon to appoint a new ministry. he en-
powered one Green to select the ni'teIs;
but Green PLAYED into the hands of the
League and chose a cabinet entirely from
its number. The natives were greatly
displeased at thus being deprived OF
direct voice in the government but were
especially disappointed when 1t became
known that the provision OF the constltu-
ton prepared by the ministry and League,
relating to qualification of membership in
the House OF Mobiles, and of suffrage, were
such as to virtually exclude nearly all native
citizens. The concentration OF power IN
the hands of Americans and other foreign
residents would seem to be the object In
view. This is made, more apparent by
further provisions of the constitution.
An oath has been framed so that unEatur
allied residents may vote. This is step
vet unheard of, in civil governments.
The most intelligent natives recognize
the condition of things and are loudly
protesting against such injustice. They
contend that the King had no power to
abrogate the constitution; that his sover-
eipn rights were derived from it and the
right to abrogate or amend it was not one
of these; therefore his acts were lawless
and the old constitution is the only legal
instrument of government. But another
phase of the revolution more emphatical-
ly demonstrates the dishonesty and evil
purpose of the League. 1t is now an-
nounced that loans made under the former
government. amounting to millions OF
dollars, are to be repudisted because OF
slight technical errors in the papers. This
rascally attempt to defraud creditors has
been perhaps checked by the action the
British Consul. 1t is stated that the new
government resorted to reputation in
order to avert financial ruin in the coun,
try, which would only incense the ma
tives and result in bloodshed, and proba-
bly, the complete restitution of the former
government. Taken all in all, the condi-
ton of Hawaii is not much better, if any.
than il was before the revolution: and so
great is the disappointment OF the native
population that other disturbances of a
graver nature are liable to occur at any
time
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A Prediction.
Portland Express.

Some time since the Express called atten-
ton to the very Objectionable feature of the
proposed amendment to the school laws of
the State of Georgia making it penal otfense
20 educate black children and white children
in the same school or even in the same build
ing. Some of our contemporaries are waking
up to the enormity of the proposed legislation
and not few of them are predicting direful
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-10

Mr.. d. l. Wilcoxson of Horse Cave, KY,
saws he was for many years badly atfl
with Phthisic, also Diabetes; the pains were
almost uncomfortable, and would sometimes
almost throw him into commissions. He tried
Electric Bitters and got relief from first bot
tie, and after taking six bottles was entirely
cured, and had gained in flesh eighteen
pounds. Says be positively believes he
would have died, mad it not been for the re-
lief afforded by Electric Bi.ters. Sold at
fifty cents bottle by Devinp & Coughlin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-10
RuckIen's Arnica salve,

The oest Salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhedm, Fever
Sores, retter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains.
Corns, and all Skin Eruption, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is guar.
anteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price % cents per box. For sale
by Devine & Coughlin. may29+d&wly
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Take D. K. and be o. K. See ad.

Free of charge, if it does not cure. Adam
sons Cough Balsam at all drug stores. Owing
to IT'S perfect harmony in combination, it is
the very best mixture for the speedy cure and
relief Of Group. colds, throat or lung diseases.
Large bottles 35 cents. Trial size 10 cents.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-10

Ayers Sarsaparilla is designed for those
who need a medicine to purify their blood.
No other preparation so well meets this want.
1t increases tine appetite and rejuvenates the
whole system Its record, for forty years, is
one of constant triumph over disease.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-10

"Their Name is Legion" may be applied
to those who die annually of consumption.
although science has of late years sensibly
their number. 1t Is gratifying to
know that the general use of Dr. Wistar's
Balsam of Wild Cherry is largely instru.
mental in attaining this end.
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